ECV in Attraction Queues

[luvthatmouseinohio]

If there is already a thread on this, please direct me there, My question is this: which attractions at Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Animal Kingdom can you remain on your ECV while you wait in the queue. I am completely able to transfer to a ride vehicle, but am unable to stand for long periods of time or walk long distances. Thank you.

 

[LoveToDisney]

I’ve seen threads in the past. Perhaps someone will be able to post a link. It’s easier to tell you the ones that your ECV cannot go into.
Here are just a few I can remember:
One at MK that stands out is Pirates of the Caribbean…you have to transfer to a manual wheelchair to go thru the queue.
At Epcot for Spaceship Earth, you park your ECV at the exit and the CM leads a group of handicap along the rail up the ramp to get onto the ride vehicles. I don’t know the process if you can’t walk that distance…probably work with you with a wheelchair.
At HS, if you ride ROTR, don’t give up your ECV the first time they ask you if you cannot stand a while and walk a ways. Tell them you need it all the way to the ride vehicle.

Edit: forgot to add “Spaceship Earth” when talking about Epcot. Sorry.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Two others I can think of in MK are Magic Carpets of Aladdin and Winnie the Pooh. And I'm not sure about Buzz Lightyear and Peter Pan.

 

[Mle8308]

All attraction queues at DAK are accessible for ECV’s as it was designed after ADA requirements. However this doesn’t mean you won’t have to transfer for some.

 

[lanejudy]

Post #11 of the disABILITIES FAQs thread should help.

 

[Groot]

At Epcot, you park your ECV at the exit and the CM leads a group of handicap along the rail up the ramp to get onto the ride vehicles. I don’t know the process if you can’t walk that distance…probably work with you with a wheelchair.

I’ve seen manuals (both park rentals/loaners and personal) parked by the control console as you get on/off. The CM’s can slow/completely stop the conveyor belt so that it’s easier to get on/off.

 

[Mirabell Rose]

Peter Pan at Magic Kingdom requires you transfer to a manual wheelchair as they don’t allow ECV’s in the Que. And be careful if you park your ECV outside of the Peter Pan ride around fireworks time as they hose down the roof and your ECV will get soaking wet.

 

[snowwite]

Peter Pan at Magic Kingdom requires you transfer to a manual wheelchair as they don’t allow ECV’s in the Que. And be careful if you park your ECV outside of the Peter Pan ride around fireworks time as they hose down the roof and your ECV will get soaking wet.

 

[snowwite]

I’ve seen threads in the past. Perhaps someone will be able to post a link. It’s easier to tell you the ones that your ECV cannot go into.
Here are just a few I can remember:
One at MK that stands out is Pirates of the Caribbean…you have to transfer to a manual wheelchair to go thru the queue.
At Epcot for Spaceship Earth, you park your ECV at the exit and the CM leads a group of handicap along the rail up the ramp to get onto the ride vehicles. I don’t know the process if you can’t walk that distance…probably work with you with a wheelchair.
At HS, if you ride ROTR, don’t give up your ECV the first time they ask you if you cannot stand a while and walk a ways. Tell them you need it all the way to the ride vehicle.

Edit: forgot to add “Spaceship Earth” when talking about Epcot. Sorry.

Tomorrowland transit and thunder mountain railroad. TMR made me remain seated and go again to get back to my ECV

 

[snowwite]

If there is already a thread on this, please direct me there, My question is this: which attractions at Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Animal Kingdom can you remain on your ECV while you wait in the queue. I am completely able to transfer to a ride vehicle, but am unable to stand for long periods of time or walk long distances. Thank you.

I was asked if I could get out and walk to seat at Nemo show. I had no idea how far I had to go or that it was at an incline, or that the seat had no back. Next time I’m saying no.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I was asked if I could get out and walk to seat at Nemo show. I had no idea how far I had to go or that it was at an incline, or that the seat had no back. Next time I’m saying no.

There are some seats at the Nemo show where you can stay in your wheelchair throughout. Beware if they send you down front-the access to those seats is so dark and wind-y, I was a little nervous about getting there without crashing into something. But hopefully, there are also seats further back where you can remain in your ECV/wheelchair.

 

[mamabunny]

There are some seats at the Nemo show where you can stay in your wheelchair throughout. Beware if they send you down front-the access to those seats is so dark and wind-y, I was a little nervous about getting there without crashing into something. But hopefully, there are also seats further back where you can remain in your ECV/wheelchair.

The last few times we sat down there, they had a CM guide us down with a flashlight "for safety" (this was during 2023).



I love the seats down there; you get views that are amazing, but I still prefer the seats in the little rows right off the main thoroughfare.

 

[Simba's Mom]

The last few times we sat down there, they had a CM guide us down with a flashlight "for safety" (this was during 2023).

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I love the seats down there; you get views that are amazing, but I still prefer the seats in the little rows right off the main thoroughfare.

Thanks-that really makes sense. Maybe someone (or many someones) complained. I did like the view, and if a CM with a flashlight had been there to help guide the way, it would be so much better!

 

[Evita_W]

There are some seats at the Nemo show where you can stay in your wheelchair throughout. Beware if they send you down front-the access to those seats is so dark and wind-y, I was a little nervous about getting there without crashing into something. But hopefully, there are also seats further back where you can remain in your ECV/wheelchair.

Is that show a really back to running now?

 

[Mle8308]

Is that show a really back to running now?

Yes! At Animal Kingdom. It's slightly different from the pre-covid show.

 

[Evita_W]

Yes! At Animal Kingdom. It's slightly different from the pre-covid show.

Hopefully for the better, it needed some work.

 

[mamabunny]

Hopefully for the better, it needed some work.

It feels a little “fresher” to us. We really like it, so much that we went on each trip last year at least once. It’s a sweet show, and the Cast Members always give an amazing performance.

 

[TAK]

What's the procedure with Buzz Lightyear in MK? I use an ECV and can't stand in the line. I've heard various answers to this one. Some people have mentioned a back entrance? Or do you switch to a wheelchair? Any first-hand info would be helpful.

 

[SueM in MN]

There are some seats at the Nemo show where you can stay in your wheelchair throughout. Beware if they send you down front-the access to those seats is so dark and wind-y, I was a little nervous about getting there without crashing into something. But hopefully, there are also seats further back where you can remain in your ECV/wheelchair.

There are seats in the very front and a couple of seats in the middle of the theater.
The majority are in the back row of the main seating

Is that show a really back to running now?

Yes. It’s been back for a while. It’s shorter, but still includes the main story and main songs

Yes! At Animal Kingdom. It's slightly different from the pre-covid show.

We liked the new show.
I think the original was around 40 minutes and the new version is closer to 25-30

What's the procedure with Buzz Lightyear in MK? I use an ECV and can't stand in the line. I've heard various answers to this one. Some people have mentioned a back entrance? Or do you switch to a wheelchair? Any first-hand info would be helpful.

we travel with someone in a wheelchair who needs the wheelchair accessible vehicle, so don’t have direct experience with an ECV.
Both the Standby and LL lines are wheelchair accessible and there are attraction wheelchairs guests can switch to.
There is a wheelchair/ECV parking area in the gift shop just as you come out of the ride (across from the photo wall).
As far as I know, the procedure for ECVs might vary depending on how busy it is. I have noticed people transferring to a wheelchair and have also seen people park an ECV at the exit and come in tjere
The attraction always has CMs at the entrance and they will direct you.

This picture shows some wheelchairs parked just beyond the moving walkway at the exit. I’ve also seen ECVs parked there.


This is another parking area a little further away from the ride exit - you can see a little of it in the other photo. Wheelchairs or ECVs would park in front of the mural at the right side of the picture

 

[Diamonddolljeanette]

Be aware that just because they are accessible it doesn't mean it's easy.
My dad was a a Passholder from 19' to 22' and has his own Pride but he started out with the Disney ones.
He actually got the Pride because the Disney ones were so difficult to manuaver the queues.
Flight of Passage stand by for sure is one I would say is bad, epecially in the glow flower area. I've actually seen a elderly lady there slam into one of the metal barriers when trying to turn and completely wedge the ECV in a way she couldn't manuaver it out.
The entire queue was blocked and it happened right behind us so we kept looking for a CM as we walked to send to help her.